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  1. “My delegation joins others in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Haile Menkerios, and President Mkapa, Chair of the Secretary-General's Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan, for their respective valuable briefings to the Council. South Africa welcomes the convening of this important meeting, and we wish to focus our intervention on the following three pertinent issues: the referendum process and post-referendum issues, the need for continued political leadership and engagement, and the need to address the situation in Darfur. South Africa followed the referendum process very closely, with the participation of 35 South Africans in the 110-member African Union (AU) observer mission.”

    2011-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6468 (2011) · source

  2. “funded through United Nations assessed contributions; impose a naval blockade and a no-fly zone over Somalia; approach the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia in a holistic manner; and commit to recast AMISOM. as a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Finally, paragraph 16 of Security Council resolution 1809 (2008) resonates in recognizing "the need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing of regional organizations when they undertake peacekeeping under a United Nations mandate". We therefore call on the Security Council to implement its own resolutions in that regard. We are convinced the results of the implementation of that resolution can only contribute positively to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  3. “South Africa also welcomes the commitment by the Secretary-General to submit a report within six months that will define and outline the Secretariat's strategic vision for United Nations-AU cooperation in peace and security and examine the increased variety of models for peacekeeping in Africa. The annual Security Council and AU Peace and Security Council meetings should seize the opportunity to jointly and closely consider that report, with a view to identifying and adopting concrete recommendations for immediate implementation. Regarding the current African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), my delegation wishes to reiterate the call by the AU for the Security Council to, among other things, endorse the newly authorized strength of AMISOM; authorize an enhanced support package for AMISOM.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  4. “The critical challenge of funding, which was highlighted in the Prodi panel report (S/2008/813), is again raised in the report of the Secretary-General, where he states that "the current financial frameworks for partnerships in peacekeeping operations are not conducive to building a sustainable long-term strategy" (S/2010/514, para. 61). This therefore warrants that the United Nations urgently review and seek ways of ensuring predictable, flexible and sustainable financing for peacekeeping operations undertaken by the AU on behalf of the international community.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  5. “While the report provides an excellent overview of the tremendous progress made by both organizations in strengthening and operationalizing the AU machinery for peacemaking and peacekeeping, it also raises a number of challenges at the strategic level. In this regard, we shall limit ourselves to commenting on the following areas. We concur with the Secretary-General's report and encourage the Security Council to move away from the current ad hoc, short-term arrangements to a more strategic vision of the partnership it wishes to have with the AU, one that would better serve its mandate to maintain international peace and security. Such a vision, according the Secretary-General, would empower and enable both the United Nations Secretariat and United Nations legislative bodies to align their actions with this broader strategic vision.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  6. “We believe that this cooperation is essential in establishing sustainable peace throughout our continent. My delegation notes with satisfaction the efforts by the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council to collaborate and articulate a coherent and effective strategic partnership. In this regard, we welcome the annual consultative meetings between the two Councils since 2007 and the commitment expressed during the fourth joint consultative meeting to further strengthening this cooperation. My delegation also encourages more regular and intensified interaction between the two Councils.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  7. “We must continue to reaffirm through our actions that the United Nations stands for all of us. These examples illustrate clearly that the AU should and must be seen as a partner to the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security, especially in Africa. My delegation, however, takes note of the ongoing efforts by the United Nations in supporting the AU in carrying out peace support and peacekeeping missions authorized by the United Nations. However, this does not absolve the Security Council of its primary responsibility in relation to the maintenance of international peace and security. It remains the AU's priority to enhance institutionalized cooperation between the United Nations Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  8. “In cases where the international community, and the Security Council in particular, was unwilling or unable to act, the AU, despite its own limitations, has sent troops to maintain peace and provide security in conflict areas in Africa. This was the case in the recent past with the deployment of the African Union Missions in Burundi, Sudan and Somalia. In the eyes of ordinary people on the African continent, it seems that so many innocent people have to die, so much innocent blood shed, before the Security Council assumes its responsibility to protect and maintain stability on the continent. Some have even quipped that the Security Council moves with a speed of a cheetah in responding to crises elsewhere, and moves with a speed of an elephant to respond to conflicts in Africa.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  9. “In Chapter VIII, the Charter also empowers regional organizations to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. In that regard, the AU has developed a comprehensive African Peace and Security Architecture, an institutional response designed to effectively prevent, mitigate and resolve conflict within the region. The political will, commitment and resolve of the AU to address issues of security have found practical expression in the myriad of preventative and diplomatic missions the organization has undertaken over the years. That commitment has also been evidenced by AU initiatives aimed at peacebuilding, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction and development on the continent.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  10. “Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU). In her statement to the General Assembly on 25 September 2010, our Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, stated that, "The United Nations should see Africa as a partner in the maintenance of international peace and the management of conflicts, and accordingly do more to strengthen the working relationship between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council." (A/65/PV.17) That statement is consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, which endows the Security Council with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  11. “My delegation wishes to convey its appreciation to you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to participate in this debate, which is of strategic importance to my country, our region and the international community at large. This debate is also of strategic importance to the strengthening of the relationship between Africa and the United Nations. Your personal presence in presiding over this meeting, Mr. Minister, as well as that of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, provides clear testimony to the importance Africa extends to this relationship. We thank the Secretary-General for introducing his report on this matter (S/2010/514). We view his presence here today as a clear expression of the importance that he too attaches to the issue. In the same vein, we welcome the presence and participation of Mr.”

    2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

  12. “We remain convinced that women should be provided with the necessary support to be able to play an effective and visible role in providing leadership for peacebuilding and full participation in the development processes of their countries. In conclusion, we welcome the adoption of the draft presidential statement on post-conflict peacebuilding and further emphasize that South Africa remains committed to the United Nations efforts towards sustainable peace. South Africa will continue to work in unison with the international community in its quest to prevent conflict where it has not yet occurred, find lasting solutions where conflict still persists, and consolidate peace where open conflict has ceased.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  13. “In fact, it is an established view that countries that are closer to the countries emerging from conflict have better knowledge of the situation in those countries. My delegation has noted the report of the Secretary-General on women's participation in peacebuilding. Women can play an important role as agents of change, and South Africa has always viewed the participation of women in post-conflict situations as critical to the attainment of peace. To that end, the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), which we are about to commemorate later this month, was a response to the need to fully involve women in promoting peace and in playing a pivotal role in the post-conflict reconstruction and development of their countries.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  14. “We welcome the Council's expressed willingness "to make greater use of the Peacebuilding Commission's advisory role", as stated in the draft presidential statement before us. The PBC review has generated considerable political momentum, which must be maintained and sustained. We welcome the progress made by the PBC in strengthening its partnership with international financial institutions and regional organizations, in particular its efforts to institutionalize its relationship with the African Union. The United Nations will stand to benefit from closer interaction with regional organizations, such as the African Union, with regard to preventive, peacemaking and peacebuilding activities.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  15. “In that respect, timely and predictable financing remains crucial in realizing the objectives of peacebuilding. That will indeed require resources beyond the funding capacity of the Peacebuilding Fund. The United Nations must therefore look at innovative ways of funding peacebuilding programmes and activities. We should continue to explore assessed contributions as a means of kick-starting peacebuilding activities as missions transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. Additionally, in the light of the ongoing debate on the nexus between peacekeeping and peacebuilding, South Africa reiterates the view that peacebuilding elements should be integrated into peacekeeping mandates.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  16. “In that regard, the development of civilian capacities should play a major role in supporting and developing critical areas for post- conflict peace consolidation, such as strengthening the rule of law and security sector reform. We call on the donor community to align their funding and programmes with the economic and social recovery programmes of the national Governments so as to ensure sustainability and greater coordination and effectiveness. We continue to underscore the importance of building local capacities and providing training in order to enhance the capacities already existing at the national level, as in most instances, they are ready, available and willing to participate actively in the reconstruction of their countries.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  17. “We are pleased to note progress in the efforts to bridge leadership gaps in field missions, especially in Haiti, Somalia, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire and Afghanistan. Development cannot take place without peace and vice versa. They are mutually reinforcing and should be pursued simultaneously. In that regard, we believe that integrated strategic frameworks should be holistic, coherent and, most important, organic to the context in which they are to be applied. South Africa strongly supports the call for greater collaboration, coordination and interaction among the various role players, such as international financial institutions, the private sector, local communities, regional organizations, the United Nations, donors and national authorities, in addressing national priorities in post-conflict situations.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  18. “Despite the multiplicity of peacebuilding efforts by the United Nations and other role players, it would seem that, as shown by the Secretary-General in his report, we are making good progress. But there is still much work that needs to be done. Countries emerging from conflict face a multitude of challenges and need international assistance. However, such countries should be given space to identify priorities that could anchor peace and show dividends. In short, national ownership should remain the foundation upon which all peacebuilding endeavours are predicated. The Secretary-General's report reveals that some ground has been covered in the areas of leadership and accountability as they relate to post-conflict peacebuilding.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  19. “Allow me to join others in congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. We thank you for organizing this important debate and the Secretary-General for his reports on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) and women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). We also thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki- moon, and the Chairperson of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Wittig, for their briefings. This debate comes at a critical time for peacebuilding, as evidenced by the centre stage that peacebuilding has taken in international discourse, including the review of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2010/393, annex).”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  20. “We remain convinced that women should be provided with the necessary support to be able to play an effective and visible role in providing leadership for peacebuilding and full participation in the development processes of their countries. In conclusion, we welcome the adoption of the draft presidential statement on post-conflict peacebuilding and further emphasize that South Africa remains committed to the United Nations efforts towards sustainable peace. South Africa will continue to work in unison with the international community in its quest to prevent conflict where it has not yet occurred, find lasting solutions where conflict still persists, and consolidate peace where open conflict has ceased.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  21. “In fact, it is an established view that countries that are closer to the countries emerging from conflict have better knowledge of the situation in those countries. My delegation has noted the report of the Secretary-General on women's participation in peacebuilding. Women can play an important role as agents of change, and South Africa has always viewed the participation of women in post-conflict situations as critical to the attainment of peace. To that end, the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), which we are about to commemorate later this month, was a response to the need to fully involve women in promoting peace and in playing a pivotal role in the post-conflict reconstruction and development of their countries.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  22. “We welcome the Council's expressed willingness "to make greater use of the Peacebuilding Commission's advisory role", as stated in the draft presidential statement before us. The PBC review has generated considerable political momentum, which must be maintained and sustained. We welcome the progress made by the PBC in strengthening its partnership with international financial institutions and regional organizations, in particular its efforts to institutionalize its relationship with the African Union. The United Nations will stand to benefit from closer interaction with regional organizations, such as the African Union, with regard to preventive, peacemaking and peacebuilding activities.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  23. “In that respect, timely and predictable financing remains crucial in realizing the objectives of peacebuilding. That will indeed require resources beyond the funding capacity of the Peacebuilding Fund. The United Nations must therefore look at innovative ways of funding peacebuilding programmes and activities. We should continue to explore assessed contributions as a means of kick-starting peacebuilding activities as missions transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. Additionally, in the light of the ongoing debate on the nexus between peacekeeping and peacebuilding, South Africa reiterates the view that peacebuilding elements should be integrated into peacekeeping mandates.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  24. “In that regard, the development of civilian capacities should play a major role in supporting and developing critical areas for post- conflict peace consolidation, such as strengthening the rule of law and security sector reform. We call on the donor community to align their funding and programmes with the economic and social recovery programmes of the national Governments so as to ensure sustainability and greater coordination and effectiveness. We continue to underscore the importance of building local capacities and providing training in order to enhance the capacities already existing at the national level, as in most instances, they are ready, available and willing to participate actively in the reconstruction of their countries.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  25. “We are pleased to note progress in the efforts to bridge leadership gaps in field missions, especially in Haiti, Somalia, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire and Afghanistan. Development cannot take place without peace and vice versa. They are mutually reinforcing and should be pursued simultaneously. In that regard, we believe that integrated strategic frameworks should be holistic, coherent and, most important, organic to the context in which they are to be applied. South Africa strongly supports the call for greater collaboration, coordination and interaction among the various role players, such as international financial institutions, the private sector, local communities, regional organizations, the United Nations, donors and national authorities, in addressing national priorities in post-conflict situations.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  26. “Despite the multiplicity of peacebuilding efforts by the United Nations and other role players, it would seem that, as shown by the Secretary-General in his report, we are making good progress. But there is still much work that needs to be done. Countries emerging from conflict face a multitude of challenges and need international assistance. However, such countries should be given space to identify priorities that could anchor peace and show dividends. In short, national ownership should remain the foundation upon which all peacebuilding endeavours are predicated. The Secretary-General's report reveals that some ground has been covered in the areas of leadership and accountability as they relate to post-conflict peacebuilding.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  27. “Allow me to join others in congratulating you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. We thank you for organizing this important debate and the Secretary-General for his reports on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) and women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). We also thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki- moon, and the Chairperson of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Wittig, for their briefings. This debate comes at a critical time for peacebuilding, as evidenced by the centre stage that peacebuilding has taken in international discourse, including the review of the Peacebuilding Commission (S/2010/393, annex).”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  28. “Focusing exclusively on one, without the others, is doomed to yield limited success, or at best success in the short term only.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  29. “It is widely acknowledged that paying ransom perpetuates the problem, as it helps fund more illegal activities on both land and sea. In that regard, the focus should instead be on creating income-generating opportunities in coastal villages as an alternative to the lucrative opportunities associated with piracy. South Africa also feels it is important that the best and most appropriate mechanisms, at the national, regional and international levels, be established and implemented, so that pirates can feel the force of the full prosecution and might of international law, as suggested in the report of the Secretary-General. In conclusion, addressing piracy around Somali waters in a lasting manner will require a combination of political, socio-economic and security strategies to yield the desired effect.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  30. “The Council's primary mandate includes making peace take root in Somalia, and in a manner that the Council has expressed to the African forces in AMISOM. The international community has committed millions of dollars to create an international naval presence in and around Somali waters. While this investment is to be welcomed, it is also important that investment be made in establishing a coastguard capacity under the control of the TFG, and to empower national law enforcement agencies to perform policing duties that could act as a deterrent to would-be pirates. Lastly, the African Union decision to prohibit the payment of ransom, taken at its thirteenth Summit in 2009 and reiterated again at the latest Summit, should be adhered to, since this is one of the main forms of funding for such groups.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  31. “Additionally, as many have pointed out, under article 100 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, all States have a duty to cooperate in suppressing piracy on the high seas near Somalia. Continued support for AMISOM. is therefore indispensable in order to help the Government resist the military challenge confronting it. However, I reiterate that the Security Council must fulfil its responsibility, as mandated in the Charter, to maintain international peace and security. We look forward to the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping mission that can eventually take over from the African Union Mission in Somalia. The Security Council cannot continue to avoid the question of Somalia.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  32. “Such a holistic solution can be achieved by strengthening and extending the authority of the TFG, especially its police and security capacity, by continuing diplomatic and military efforts against spoilers and by once more kick- starting in earnest the political peace process in Somalia based on the Djibouti process. Among other factors, pirates have in particular invoked as justification for their actions the illegal fishing carried out in Somali territorial and exclusive economic zone waters by foreign ships, and the illegal dumping of toxic waste off the coast of Somalia. All Member States and international corporate citizens should therefore observe their obligations in conformity with international maritime law and desist from illegally exploiting the natural resources of Somalia or committing illegal dumping activities.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  33. “The African Union and South Africa have reiterated that piracy off the coast of Somalia is but a symptom of the broader peace, security, development and humanitarian challenges that have afflicted Somalia for many decades now, and that have, unfortunately, been consistently ignored by the international community. The piracy situation in Somali waters and the high seas can only be addressed in the context of seeking peace and security on land. Finding a political solution to the conflict in Somalia and establishing peace and security should therefore be the ultimate aim in addressing and achieving a holistic and durable solution to the challenge posed by piracy.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  34. “Furthermore, resolutions 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008) and 1846 (2008) on the situation in Somalia are illustrative of efforts to combat piracy. It is important to note, however, that General Assembly resolution 63/111, on oceans and the law of the sea, as well as the Council resolutions I have just mentioned, emphasize that those "apply only to the situation in Somalia and do not affect the rights, obligations or responsibilities of Member States under international law" (resolution 63/111, para. 66). Turning to the issue of combating piracy in Somalia, allow me to make a few points.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  35. “Yesterday's tragic attacks in Mogadishu, resulting in the death and injury of innocent civilians and members of Parliament, are a manifestation of the ongoing crisis in Somalia. South Africa condemns those attacks in the strongest possible terms. The AU has shown its commitment to the resolution of the Somali conflict by committing to strengthen AMISOM. with additional troops. With this in mind, the Summit reiterated its call to the larger international community, especially the Security Council, to play its rightful role in bringing about peace in Somalia, including through the transformation of AMISOM. into a United Nations peacekeeping mission. In that regard, the AU Assembly has called on the international community to mobilize resources commensurate with the magnitude of the challenges facing Somalia and the region.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  36. “During the fifteenth session of the Summit of the African Union (AU), held in Kampala in July this year, the AU reaffirmed its support for the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia and condemned, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attacks and violence perpetrated by Al-Shabaab and other armed groups against the TFG, the Somali people and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). The Summit further condemned the despicable terrorist attacks against innocent civilians that were committed in Kampala on 11 July. It called on the entire international community to isolate, and take all required measures against, individuals, entities and States that are engaged in terrorist acts and whose actions are undermining the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia, as well as regional stability and international security.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  37. “We join others in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this important debate and for allowing us to participate. We also congratulate you on your presidency of the Council this month. Let us also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2010/394) and express our gratitude for the informative briefing provided by Ms. O'Brien. The situation in Somalia poses a great challenge and is a source of concern with regard to the stability of the African continent in general and the Horn of Africa in particular. As South Africa has pointed out on numerous occasions, the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia cannot, and should not, be addressed in isolation from the political, socio-economic and humanitarian situation in that country.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

  38. “It is our view that no effort aimed at achieving stability in Timor-Leste can succeed until women take up their rightful place as agents of change in society. Finally, I wish to reiterate South Africa's commitment to the people of Timor-Leste. As a member of the international core group, with our partners in the international community we will continue to support the efforts of the Government and people of Timor-Leste and the United Nations to consolidate stability in that country.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  39. “We reiterate our call on the international community and multilateral partners to align their programmes and support with those of the Government, particularly the National Strategic Development Plan, soon to be released. With regard to vulnerable groups, my delegation is pleased with the progress made with regard to the return to and integration of internally displaced persons in Timor-Leste and the support provided to that country through the Peacebuilding Fund with the aim of ensuring that reintegration is sustainable. We have noted the slow progress on gender equality and the implementation of women's human rights. In that regard, we encourage the Government of Timor-Leste to continue all its efforts aimed at achieving stability.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  40. “It is important that the recommendations of that assessment be implemented. Capacity is essential to the achievement of the rule of law in a society, and in that regard we welcome and support all international efforts, including those of the United Nations, to build capacity in Timor- Leste's justice sector. Nonetheless, no progress will be achievable if the sustainable socio-economic development of the country is not made a priority both by the Timorese Government and by the international community. We have noted with concern the Secretary-General's assessment that many factors that fuelled the 2006 crisis are still present in society, making it vulnerable to instability. In that regard, South Africa continues to be concerned over the high rate of poverty and unemployment, especially youth unemployment.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  41. “It is important for the United Nations and the international community to continue to support Timor- Leste in building a strong, responsible, independent and stable State. We have noted the caution expressed by the Secretary-General and the technical assessment mission with regard to security sector reform, and especially with regard to the PNTL. It is important that the police be projected and accepted in the community as the primary law-enforcement agency. In that regard, it is important that the PNTL's capacity to implement legislation be addressed through training, capacity- building and the provision of logistical support. South Africa has also noted the progress made with regard to the justice sector and welcomes the independent comprehensive needs assessment undertaken by the Timorese authorities.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  42. “Alkatiri, made during their meeting in January 2010, to continuing discussions on issues of national interest. Continued political dialogue is essential to stability and strong democratic institutions in any society. We will continue to support all efforts aimed at fostering dialogue and reconciliation in Timor-Leste. My delegation also welcomes the continued improvement in the security situation in Timor-Leste. We support the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste for another 12 months, as well as the gradual process of the drawdown and reconfiguration of the Mission. We agree with other speakers that the resumption of primary policing responsibilities by the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) is a crucial next step in strengthening the country's own security institutions.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  43. “Ian Martin. South Africa remains satisfied with the steady but certain progress that Timor-Leste is making in developing and strengthening the democratic institutions and processes in that country. We salute the efforts of the Government, the political parties and the people of Timor-Leste towards enhancing stability and making peace sustainable. In that regard, we welcome the successful holding of village or suco elections as another step forward in the process of building the Timorese State. The high voter turnout and the capacity illustrated by the Timorese authorities to organize and oversee those elections are indicative of the high level of commitment of the people of Timor-Leste to restoring normalcy and building democracy. South Africa also welcomes the commitments of President Ramos-Horta, Prime Minister Gusmao and Mr.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  44. “Even now, as the month is winding down, we are pleased to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of February. We have noted with appreciation your leadership and the role that you continue to play. I thank you for allowing my delegation to participate in this debate and to share our views on the situation in Timor-Leste. South Africa is particularly pleased at the participation of His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Guterres in this meeting. We join others in welcoming Ms. Ameerah Haq to the Security Council, and we wish to offer our cooperation in working closely with her. We thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation in Timor-Leste (S/2010/85), and especially for his inclusion of the comprehensive report of the technical assessment mission to Timor-Leste, led by Mr.”

    2010-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6276 (2010) · source

  45. “The people and civilians in conflict situations such as Somalia and the occupied Palestinian territory also look up to this Council for assistance and protection. We call on the Council to shoulder its Charter responsibilities in this regard. South Africa, as a signatory to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and its Additional Protocols, wishes to underline the importance of adhering to the principles contained therein, and we call for the full implementation of the commitments made by all States parties to those basic texts of international law. We therefore hope that the process of addressing the challenges of protecting civilians in armed conflict will be undertaken in ways that contribute to increased respect for the principles of international humanitarian and human rights law.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  46. “It is with that consideration in mind that South Africa renews Africa's call to the United Nations and international community to provide the African Union with flexible, predictable and sustainable financial assistance when deployed to keep peace. We will conclude by adding that civilians in conflict situations need and expect the same attention and assistance from the United Nations and the international community, wherever they may be in the world. The Security Council should not allow the hopes of others to be extinguished as it bears witness to their demise from hunger and disease, whilst others receive the utmost attention. Our approach to the protection of civilians should be holistic and indiscriminate.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  47. “We therefore concur with the report of the Secretary- General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2009/277) that protection of civilians is not a military task alone. Rather, it is a complex effort requiring coordinated efforts from all parts of the United Nations system and the wider international community. We are also of the firm view that the protection of civilians should be addressed in partnership with regional organizations, through regional mechanisms and enhanced dialogue and cooperation between the Security Council and regional organizations. As the responsibility of peacekeeping in Africa is increasingly being shouldered by the African Union, the ongoing capacity and resource limitations pose a great challenge to effective protection of civilians at all levels.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  48. “This situation is compounded by the vague mandates that this Council issues, the lack of a clear political framework within which those missions are expected to deploy, the lack of clear identification of civilians needing protection and their specific needs, and the lack of coordination and cooperation - and at times even competition - among members of the international community in the areas of operation. We therefore subscribe to the view that improving the protection of civilians is not purely a matter of physical threats alone; it should be approached from a holistic point of view that should include humanitarian, human rights, rule of law, political, security, development and other threats facing civilians as a result of conflicts. The United Nations must do more to achieve a coordinated and coherent response to this challenge.”

    2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source

  49. “Our direct experience informs us that the failure to protect civilians derives from a number of factors, the most important of which is the question of the limited resources available to United Nations peace missions deployed in specific circumstances. By resources we also mean sufficient and clear mandates equal to the posed threat, capacity and capabilities provided to peacekeepers to deal with any eventualities that will give rise to the need to protect civilians. We believe that a lot remains to be done to match the constant and evolving threats that civilians face in conflict situations with the capacity and resources provided to United Nations peacekeeping missions.”

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  50. “In all, we are proud of the opportunity given our country's men and women in uniform to contribute to the achievement of peace in other parts of the world. We pledge to continue to make our contribution, within available resources, for we know peace is indivisible. Our own peace, security, stability and prosperity are inextricably linked to peace and security all around the globe. However, we have also drawn critical lessons from our participation in missions such as those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi and elsewhere, especially with regard to the principal task of protecting civilian during conflicts.”

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